Been talking to Him about two things.
First one to settle my mouth problem. It was awesome. He took the pain off and I believe it is solved.
Two is that we let us hear Him correct. I am positive He hears and He replies but we need to hear it and not let scams and hacked messages got through. Even if it got through, make our eyes, ears and mind recognise it. Thanks. I believe.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Marbled Brownies
Tried this last Friday after investing in a tray
160 g butter
170 g sugar
1 1/2 tsp milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 vanilla
96 g flour
65 g cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Melt butter, add sugar vanilla salt, cream, add milk, eggs
and the rest. pour into pan
cheesy part
beat
250 g cream cheese with
50 g sugar
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 egg
Dollop on brownie stir to get pattern bake in 180 Celsius for 50 minutes.
Note
1. Sugar used is reduced bu 20 and 15 g to cater for not-so-sweet tooth. Turn out ok
2. Forgot to put 1/2 cup chocolate chips on cheesy part
3. Lemon juice was own idea to replace vanilla so not to be too 'chai'
comments. good very good. want another round and this time want to copy Secret recipe's idea of eating with ice cream!
160 g butter
170 g sugar
1 1/2 tsp milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 vanilla
96 g flour
65 g cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Melt butter, add sugar vanilla salt, cream, add milk, eggs
and the rest. pour into pan
cheesy part
beat
250 g cream cheese with
50 g sugar
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 egg
Dollop on brownie stir to get pattern bake in 180 Celsius for 50 minutes.
Note
1. Sugar used is reduced bu 20 and 15 g to cater for not-so-sweet tooth. Turn out ok
2. Forgot to put 1/2 cup chocolate chips on cheesy part
3. Lemon juice was own idea to replace vanilla so not to be too 'chai'
comments. good very good. want another round and this time want to copy Secret recipe's idea of eating with ice cream!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
As One Age
'As God adds years to your life, ask Him to add life to your years.' Again something stolen from Our Daily Bread but it tickle my thoughts
Whether old age is boring or interesting depends on us and no one else. As we retire, and reach our golden years, we should still take responsibility for our life. This is the time to go into things that have always interest us but had no time for. Some people like to acquire new skills while others new knowledge.It is also wonderful to be able to do things without thinking if is beneficial financially or otherwise, This is the time do do because we want to do and not because we have to do or we need to do or we should do. This is the beauty I am experiencing now. I am blessed that I am comfortable financially with a roof over my head and acceptable good health.
I have taken up so many things and still have more to come. As my hubby reaches 55 (I won't say retire since I am not sure if he will) we should find things to share and do together at the same time not giving up our individual interest. I don't enjoy gardening just as he doesn't fancy books too much but we enjoy cooking.
Whether old age is boring or interesting depends on us and no one else. As we retire, and reach our golden years, we should still take responsibility for our life. This is the time to go into things that have always interest us but had no time for. Some people like to acquire new skills while others new knowledge.It is also wonderful to be able to do things without thinking if is beneficial financially or otherwise, This is the time do do because we want to do and not because we have to do or we need to do or we should do. This is the beauty I am experiencing now. I am blessed that I am comfortable financially with a roof over my head and acceptable good health.
I have taken up so many things and still have more to come. As my hubby reaches 55 (I won't say retire since I am not sure if he will) we should find things to share and do together at the same time not giving up our individual interest. I don't enjoy gardening just as he doesn't fancy books too much but we enjoy cooking.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Chocolate Cake
This recipe is from Amy Beh and I did a bit of variation
Original list of ingredients
250 g butter
250 caster sugar which I change to 230 g of icing sugar
4 eggs, separated
150 g self raising flour
70 g cocoa powder
1/4 cup evaporated milk my change...... just use milk powder with 1/4 water. thickness depends on how creamy you want your cake to be
method is different from any other cake making
Feedback.... very moist and chocolaty. Her original is good , changes only reduces the sweetness for those who don't have a sweet tooth and when one is lazy to open a tin of milk. Bake this whenever the children want a chocolate cake and I am loyal to this recipe.
Original list of ingredients
250 g butter
250 caster sugar which I change to 230 g of icing sugar
4 eggs, separated
150 g self raising flour
70 g cocoa powder
1/4 cup evaporated milk my change...... just use milk powder with 1/4 water. thickness depends on how creamy you want your cake to be
method is different from any other cake making
Feedback.... very moist and chocolaty. Her original is good , changes only reduces the sweetness for those who don't have a sweet tooth and when one is lazy to open a tin of milk. Bake this whenever the children want a chocolate cake and I am loyal to this recipe.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Chicken Stew, My style
As time goes by, I tend to cook certain dishes my way, without exact measurement and adding ingredients as I feel like it.Just like the chicken stew
For a family of 5
1 kampong chicken cut into7 or 8 pieces, season with salt and pepper, dusted with flour
3 large carrots into chunks
5 potatoes into chunks too
1 tin button mushroom sliced thickly
3 large bombay onions, skinned and quartered
half a bulb of garlic
1 tin Campbell chicken soup
1 tin of water
butter
flour to coat chicken before frying in butter
4 tomatoes skinned and quartered
I like to put the potatoes and carrots first then the rest of the vegetables.
Chicken is on top before pouring in soup and water.
Slow cook once it is boiling.
When I think the chicken is cooked, I take it out and let the rest still slow cook so that the stew is thick and creamy but still chunky. (Chicken not overcooked)
Off the fire when satisfied with consistency. Put in the chicken again.
15 minutes before dinner, heat it up.
I have to confess that I am not sure this is chicken stew but the family loves it . I personally like it because it is soooo simple to cook and has all the nutrients . Good for packing to S'ban too.
For a family of 5
1 kampong chicken cut into7 or 8 pieces, season with salt and pepper, dusted with flour
3 large carrots into chunks
5 potatoes into chunks too
1 tin button mushroom sliced thickly
3 large bombay onions, skinned and quartered
half a bulb of garlic
1 tin Campbell chicken soup
1 tin of water
butter
flour to coat chicken before frying in butter
4 tomatoes skinned and quartered
I like to put the potatoes and carrots first then the rest of the vegetables.
Chicken is on top before pouring in soup and water.
Slow cook once it is boiling.
When I think the chicken is cooked, I take it out and let the rest still slow cook so that the stew is thick and creamy but still chunky. (Chicken not overcooked)
Off the fire when satisfied with consistency. Put in the chicken again.
15 minutes before dinner, heat it up.
I have to confess that I am not sure this is chicken stew but the family loves it . I personally like it because it is soooo simple to cook and has all the nutrients . Good for packing to S'ban too.
Again
I think I am in trouble. I just love the quotations found in Our Daily bread everyday. They show me exactly what I think the Christian ministry should be. Why I am in trouble? Cuz I can't be quoting them everyday but I just can't help it. Any help from IT people?
Today's lovely quote
Lord, may I be a shining light
For all the world to see
Your goodness and Your love displayed
As You reach out through me. —Sper
Witnessing is not just something a Christian says, but what he is.
Today's lovely quote
Lord, may I be a shining light
For all the world to see
Your goodness and Your love displayed
As You reach out through me. —Sper
Witnessing is not just something a Christian says, but what he is.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
A Good Day
Has been a busy week so far. Spend a lovely day out with hubby yesterday. He was supposed to be recuperating from his cough and tummy upset but as usual we couldn't resist spending some time out.
Now I am eagerly counting the months to his 55th birthday. Just wondering if he will ever retire.
Now I am eagerly counting the months to his 55th birthday. Just wondering if he will ever retire.
Lovely Quote
Help me to guard my troubled soul
By constant, active self-control.
Clean up my thought, my speech, my play;
Lord, keep me pure from day to day. —Thomas
A lovely quotation borrowed from The Daily Bread. It represents my constant thought and I pray that more people will subscribe to it too.
By constant, active self-control.
Clean up my thought, my speech, my play;
Lord, keep me pure from day to day. —Thomas
A lovely quotation borrowed from The Daily Bread. It represents my constant thought and I pray that more people will subscribe to it too.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Food Tasting
Got invited to do 'food tasting' at Palace of the Golden Horses . Well it was an invitation from my niece, E who will be having her wedding reception there in a month's time.
First of all, being close to her as she was growing up plus the fact that her age is somewhat similar to my children, so the cousins are pretty close too. All in all, everyone in the family is pretty excited about her wedding. Her beau too is a easy going guy that fits very well into the gang.We have been on holidays together, makan session together and cooking together.
Now that her great day is here all especially the auntie here has been extra 'keh poh chee' about her wedding, wanting to know all details,from her choice of baju to the dates of honeymoon. Therefore the food tasting allows us to further probe into her bridal suite and her garden party even commenting on the placement chairs for the tea ceremony.
Funny thing is, it is exciting and nice to watch the preparation for the wedding from the sideline. As we came back from the hotel, I jokingly gave Ad full permission to elope when his turn come! I better run before the father ask me for an explanations. Cheerio!
First of all, being close to her as she was growing up plus the fact that her age is somewhat similar to my children, so the cousins are pretty close too. All in all, everyone in the family is pretty excited about her wedding. Her beau too is a easy going guy that fits very well into the gang.We have been on holidays together, makan session together and cooking together.
Now that her great day is here all especially the auntie here has been extra 'keh poh chee' about her wedding, wanting to know all details,from her choice of baju to the dates of honeymoon. Therefore the food tasting allows us to further probe into her bridal suite and her garden party even commenting on the placement chairs for the tea ceremony.
Funny thing is, it is exciting and nice to watch the preparation for the wedding from the sideline. As we came back from the hotel, I jokingly gave Ad full permission to elope when his turn come! I better run before the father ask me for an explanations. Cheerio!
Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Why did I go to the shop in the first place? Well it was to buy some ingredients to try a new recipe. The larder has 2 bottle of peanut butter and I 'had' this fancy idea of trying the all marvellous recipe I found on the Internet. Here goes
70 g butter
1 tsp baking powder
85 g peanut butter
230 g brown sugar (I reduced it from 275 as I didn't like my cakes too sweet)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
220 g flour
salt
1 cup fresh milk
Cream butter peanut butter with sugar with vanilla essence.
Add the eggs and milk
Sift in baking powder, flour and salt
Into the paper cups and viola , after 30 mins at 180 Celsius, out pop 22 cupcakes.
Shared with some people I love. verdict from the kids. Ad I normally don't fancy cakes but I like it Au it was good. but next time use better grade peanut butter. I find it moist, soft, still a little sweet but overall acceptable. Maybe next time I will add the frosting of
85 g peanut butter, 240 g sugar, 45 ml milk.
Cream well and spread it on the cupcakes
70 g butter
1 tsp baking powder
85 g peanut butter
230 g brown sugar (I reduced it from 275 as I didn't like my cakes too sweet)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
220 g flour
salt
1 cup fresh milk
Cream butter peanut butter with sugar with vanilla essence.
Add the eggs and milk
Sift in baking powder, flour and salt
Into the paper cups and viola , after 30 mins at 180 Celsius, out pop 22 cupcakes.
Shared with some people I love. verdict from the kids. Ad I normally don't fancy cakes but I like it Au it was good. but next time use better grade peanut butter. I find it moist, soft, still a little sweet but overall acceptable. Maybe next time I will add the frosting of
85 g peanut butter, 240 g sugar, 45 ml milk.
Cream well and spread it on the cupcakes
Visit from a Dog
The old men were not the only visitors I had over the weekend.
I went out to the shop with Au and as I was driving into the house on my return, a dog appeared to have followed us into the house. It was drizzling and being the girl she is, Au asked to let the dog in so that it wouldn't get wet. I saw no harm and did just that. I even left the door half open so that it could go out anytime it wanted too.
Doggy came in, look around the porch and sat down near the door. At one point he went under the car so we presumed it wanted the warmth of the engine.
Few minutes later, he decided to survey the house and went to the side garden to the back of the house. He next made himself comfortable at the open kitchen. By that time the rain has stopped and I decided the visit should end. Not being much of an animal lover myself, I just sent Au to shoo the dog off. She tried, he refused to move, grandma tried, he took a walk and came back to the same spot. Ad tried and had no success.
I was rushing off to a dinner with Ad so I decided to leave it as it is. Maybe when daddy comes back at 9, he could do something.
Guess what, the dog spent a night at the kitchen and still refused to move this morning when daddy tried his charm! Half an hour later I decided to take a look. I didn't fancy all the fur he was shedding at my floor and I have no intention to do my washing next to the dog.So I decided to talk to the animal. I literally told him that he need to go home. I told him I like him but this is not his home and it is time he goes. Guess what? he stood up, looked at me and slowly walked out of the house! Daddy wouldn't understand how I 'spoke ' to the dog! Well. it doesn't matter. I am no animal lover but neither do I hate them. I just have no strong fancy for them. I am a stickler for cleanliness and I don't fancy bathing, cleaning after them everyday. Maybe one of these days when some inner emotion is sparked off, I will then have a dog but until then smiling at them from a distance is good enough.
I went out to the shop with Au and as I was driving into the house on my return, a dog appeared to have followed us into the house. It was drizzling and being the girl she is, Au asked to let the dog in so that it wouldn't get wet. I saw no harm and did just that. I even left the door half open so that it could go out anytime it wanted too.
Doggy came in, look around the porch and sat down near the door. At one point he went under the car so we presumed it wanted the warmth of the engine.
Few minutes later, he decided to survey the house and went to the side garden to the back of the house. He next made himself comfortable at the open kitchen. By that time the rain has stopped and I decided the visit should end. Not being much of an animal lover myself, I just sent Au to shoo the dog off. She tried, he refused to move, grandma tried, he took a walk and came back to the same spot. Ad tried and had no success.
I was rushing off to a dinner with Ad so I decided to leave it as it is. Maybe when daddy comes back at 9, he could do something.
Guess what, the dog spent a night at the kitchen and still refused to move this morning when daddy tried his charm! Half an hour later I decided to take a look. I didn't fancy all the fur he was shedding at my floor and I have no intention to do my washing next to the dog.So I decided to talk to the animal. I literally told him that he need to go home. I told him I like him but this is not his home and it is time he goes. Guess what? he stood up, looked at me and slowly walked out of the house! Daddy wouldn't understand how I 'spoke ' to the dog! Well. it doesn't matter. I am no animal lover but neither do I hate them. I just have no strong fancy for them. I am a stickler for cleanliness and I don't fancy bathing, cleaning after them everyday. Maybe one of these days when some inner emotion is sparked off, I will then have a dog but until then smiling at them from a distance is good enough.
Nasty delivery Men from Mid valley company.
Had a tiring eventful weekend and it hasn't ended yet.
It started with the delivery of the 37 inch TV daddy bought. Daddy was at a meeting so yours truly with Ad had to receive it. As if I had a premonition, I refused to receive it on a weekday because I will be the only one in. True enough it was delivered by 2 very very nasty old men. They came in complaining about customers only wanted delivery on weekend and that they have so much so much to do. Left them alone and one of them tried proceeded to install the TV . He obviously had very little knowledge and Ad end up having to go on his knees to take over. Not enough they couldn't get all Astro, CD player and PS3 connected to the TV. That is when the old men really got nasty. Insisted that it isn't their problem and wanted the check and leave things as it is. I wouldn't agree to it as I wasn't sure if it was the fault of the TV or not. When I refused to let then walk out like that, he called the supervisor and when I explained things to the supervisor and she agreed to wait a while, they were still not satisfied. They scolded and scolded. I didn't retaliate because I felt it wasn't good to argue with 2 old delivery men but the whole incident upsets me quite a bit.
To top the story, after they left, Ad spend 15 minutes and got everything settled. It just confirms the fact that this company from Mid Valley has delivery men who knows next to nothing about installation but has the cheek to scold customers. I hope I never have to meet with people like that ever again. And that will definitely be the last time I buy anything thro this company.
It started with the delivery of the 37 inch TV daddy bought. Daddy was at a meeting so yours truly with Ad had to receive it. As if I had a premonition, I refused to receive it on a weekday because I will be the only one in. True enough it was delivered by 2 very very nasty old men. They came in complaining about customers only wanted delivery on weekend and that they have so much so much to do. Left them alone and one of them tried proceeded to install the TV . He obviously had very little knowledge and Ad end up having to go on his knees to take over. Not enough they couldn't get all Astro, CD player and PS3 connected to the TV. That is when the old men really got nasty. Insisted that it isn't their problem and wanted the check and leave things as it is. I wouldn't agree to it as I wasn't sure if it was the fault of the TV or not. When I refused to let then walk out like that, he called the supervisor and when I explained things to the supervisor and she agreed to wait a while, they were still not satisfied. They scolded and scolded. I didn't retaliate because I felt it wasn't good to argue with 2 old delivery men but the whole incident upsets me quite a bit.
To top the story, after they left, Ad spend 15 minutes and got everything settled. It just confirms the fact that this company from Mid Valley has delivery men who knows next to nothing about installation but has the cheek to scold customers. I hope I never have to meet with people like that ever again. And that will definitely be the last time I buy anything thro this company.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Blog Metamorphosis
Yesterday, Ad started a counter for my blog. Not that I expected anybody else but me and myself to read it but it was a nice gesture by him. I was supposed to have learn how to go further into it but...........
When I started blogging, I was retiring and wanted to pen my thoughts, feelings and opinions down as I go along. A softer reason was so that my mind will not lie idle and go into Alzheimer mode.
Lately, as I manage to pick up my reading thanks to MPPJ library, I like to leave my comments on articles, friction and non frictional books I picked up.
The other hobby I am putting on gear is baking and cooking. As I like to vary some of the recipes to suit the family's taste, I hope to record them for further reference. For a start, we (the kids and hubby helped) tried out CARROT CUPCAKES from The Idiot Guide. Here is the revised version.
sift
250 g flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
mix
220 g sugar
slightly less than 1 1/2 cups corn oil
4 eggs
2 cups grated carrot
8 0z (slightly less than 1 can of Ayam brand) crushed pineapple with juice
70 g chopped nuts (walnut or almond)
vanilla
Add in sifted ingredients. Fill paper cupcakes casing 1/2 full bake for 20 mins. at 180 C Approx 36 cupcakes
optional cream cheese Icing by creaming
2 oz butter
8 oz cream cheese
vanilla
salt
icing sugar till smooth
frost readied cupcakes
Children, hubby and sister comment good, cook again
When I started blogging, I was retiring and wanted to pen my thoughts, feelings and opinions down as I go along. A softer reason was so that my mind will not lie idle and go into Alzheimer mode.
Lately, as I manage to pick up my reading thanks to MPPJ library, I like to leave my comments on articles, friction and non frictional books I picked up.
The other hobby I am putting on gear is baking and cooking. As I like to vary some of the recipes to suit the family's taste, I hope to record them for further reference. For a start, we (the kids and hubby helped) tried out CARROT CUPCAKES from The Idiot Guide. Here is the revised version.
sift
250 g flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
mix
220 g sugar
slightly less than 1 1/2 cups corn oil
4 eggs
2 cups grated carrot
8 0z (slightly less than 1 can of Ayam brand) crushed pineapple with juice
70 g chopped nuts (walnut or almond)
vanilla
Add in sifted ingredients. Fill paper cupcakes casing 1/2 full bake for 20 mins. at 180 C Approx 36 cupcakes
optional cream cheese Icing by creaming
2 oz butter
8 oz cream cheese
vanilla
salt
icing sugar till smooth
frost readied cupcakes
Children, hubby and sister comment good, cook again
Friday, April 3, 2009
Faith and Fate
Actually this post was suppose to be up before Our daily Bread. But it doesn't matter. My thoughts are random and passing through.
I am reading Amy Tan where she touch on the above. Her father was a minister of a church and believe in Faith. Her mother was a typical Shanghai (I think) china based lady who believe in Fate.
At which point do the two meet and at which point do they part ways?
I am reading Amy Tan where she touch on the above. Her father was a minister of a church and believe in Faith. Her mother was a typical Shanghai (I think) china based lady who believe in Fate.
At which point do the two meet and at which point do they part ways?
Our Daily Bread
All of us Christians would have heard of the title . It is a printed daily message for those of us who find it in our heart to read.
During my younger days, I had received the booklets before. With the introduction of the Internet, it is easier as one only need to lock in their rbc site.
Truthfully I only read off and on. But lately I feel more at peace as I read their daily message. It tends to give me the image I had of God and the christian faith. Regretfully with due respect to all concern, I couldn't find that peace with sermons, and messages from pastors and church leaders I have met so far. I find it hard to agree with their version of God and the faith.
Like to assume that it is my lacking and not theirs.
Praise the Lord. Let me hear what what you are saying and may you be in my thoughts, my words , my sight and my ears.
During my younger days, I had received the booklets before. With the introduction of the Internet, it is easier as one only need to lock in their rbc site.
Truthfully I only read off and on. But lately I feel more at peace as I read their daily message. It tends to give me the image I had of God and the christian faith. Regretfully with due respect to all concern, I couldn't find that peace with sermons, and messages from pastors and church leaders I have met so far. I find it hard to agree with their version of God and the faith.
Like to assume that it is my lacking and not theirs.
Praise the Lord. Let me hear what what you are saying and may you be in my thoughts, my words , my sight and my ears.
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